Brian Hayes (Fine Gael)

Then the process depends on what each Department throws up.

When this Bill is enacted, it will simply repeal legislation and a revised Statute Book will not be published. The British are beginning to follow this process. It is important for business, the law and people who have to deal with these matters. As the Minister of State said, it is important that, with the development of technology, we reach a stage where legislation dealing with each area of human activity is in a codified system. Has he any timeframe for this? When will the revised Statue Book be published? Any citizen or body involved in this area wants to be able to see a list of the laws concerning certain activities. I am not criticising the Government as it has done more in this area than previous governments. As it is not a priority for governments, it tends to fall off the list of priorities. A revised Statute Book must be consumer friendly.